Why am I always tired and hungry?
If you’re feeling tired and hungry all the time this could be the reason.
Time saving tips for managing your diabetes
Managing your diabetes appropriately is a lot of work. Here are some simple ways you can try to save yourself some time while still keeping up with your diabetes care.
What is an MBSAQIP®?
What is a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program? (MBSAQIP®) The American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) combined into a single unified program to achieve one national accreditation standard for bariatric surgery; the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®).…
Precision CyberKnife for Bone and Spine Tumors
Advanced treatment for bone & spine cancer Bone & Spine Tumor Treatment Treatment of spine and bone tumors requires a combination of treatments, such as surgery, radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy. Bones are a common site for metastases which can form small holes in the affected bone, weakening it and increasing the risk of fractures and…
25 Years of Walking the Walk
On Saturday, May 4, 2019, the Families Walk for Hope will celebrate its 25th year of supporting the Fortunato Breast Health Center at Mather Hospital and breast healthcare in our community. If you’re looking for a reason to walk, here are 25 of them in honor of our 25 years.
Christine Amoroso appointed vice president for quality at Mather
December 13, 2018 Christine Amoroso, RN, BS, MS, has been appointed as Mather Hospital’s vice president for quality, a new position. Amoroso previously was director of quality management for Southside Hospital in Bay Shore. Before joining Southside in 2013, she served as assistant director of corporate quality for Northwell Health. Amoroso received her master’s degree…
The MIND Diet – Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN According to the National Institute of Health, Alzheimer’s disease is currently ranked as the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and recent estimates indicate that it may rank third, behind heart disease and cancer, as a cause of death for older people(1). Research supports that diets recommended for cardiovascular health have…
Emergency Department Cuts Patient Wait Time
The time it takes for a patient to see a physician after they have been placed in an ED bed is seven minutes, well below the national benchmark of 15 minutes.
Speech Language Pathology
Our licensed Speech-Language Pathologists provide services for a multitude of diagnoses and conditions, including multiple sclerosis, swallowing disorders, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, autoimmune disorders, spinal cord injury, pulmonary disease and genetic syndromes. Diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic interventions are available for children and adults. Therapy is individualized and designed to improve a patient’s understanding of…